[eeevil conservative]

I agree

the Bible is clear that women should not have AUTHORITY over men in the church...

they most certainly can be wonderful teachers...but shuold not hold authority...although there was a woman Judge in the Bible..Debra?..but I believe she "served" under her husband? not sure... someone else will know more on this- I am sure you do....

[don-o]

That's part of it, ec. The RC (and Orthodox Christian) churches in our sacramental theology, see the priest as an image (icon) of Christ. And it means something that Jesus was a man not a woman.

Why the Father did not beget a Daughter instead of a Son is His business. Ours is to not second guess and jigger around with what has been delivered.

Which is what Sr Joan is ALL about. Having abandoned the Catholic Church, she's the High Priestess of the Church of What's Happening Now!

[altura]

Arguing with you and Don about this is like arguing with a mother-in-law who thinks Clinton was a great president.